Siberian and Orientalis Irises 
These two are closely related and our best modern varie¬ 
ties in this section are hybrids of the two. Theoretically 
the Orientalis is a larger flowered “Sibirica,” but the cross¬ 
breeding of the two makes it impossible to separate them. 
They are quite hardy and some eminent authorities con¬ 
sider them the most elegant of all Irises. They are of the 
easiest culture and are prodigious bloomers, an established 
clump often producing as many as 40 or 50 flowering 
BLUE FLAME. One of the most striking of all 
Siberian Irises. Its coloring is a very soft sky- 
blue. The flower is of perfect form and heavy 
texture and carried on a tall strong spike. Each, 
$1; $9 for 10. 
BLUE HERON. This variety is especially hand¬ 
some. A large flower of perfect form, the styles 
are almost pure white, just tinged the palest blue. 
These clean cut styles stand out in the sharpest 
contrast against the flaring medium violet falls 
and erect violet standards; this striking contrast 
tends to lend a distinctive charm to this very fine 
iris. Each, $1.50; $12.50 for 10. 
BLUE OWL. An exquisite rich blue variety of 
fine form and texture and graceful poise. There 
is a beautiful triangular zone of white at the 
throat, veined purple and blending into a promi¬ 
nent bronze throat, veined brown. The soft blue 
styles are lighter than the balance of the flower 
and add to its attractiveness. Each, $1; $9 for 10. 
EMPEROR. This is a noble form of Orientalis 
collected by E. H. Wilson in Japan and is the 
finest of the dark flowering type. The flowers are 
large, of good form and texture and the color is 
a uniform deep violet-blue. Height, 48 inches. 
Each, $0.50; $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
GRANDIS. This variety has rich violet standards 
and styles with white falls beautifully veined rich 
violet, and bronze veining at the throat. Very 
unusual on account of these markings on the 
falls, which are prominent because they hang 
straight down. Height, 45 inches. Each, $0.50; 
$4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. A glorious rich blue iris and 
one of the best of this group as well as one of 
the newest. Very strong and vigorous grower. 
Each, $1; $9 for 10. 
KINGFISHER BLUE. A seedling of Perry’s Blue 
and a great improvement on that variety, being 
about twice as large, the color being lighter 
and brighter and with less reticulations. Height, 
54 inches. Each, $0.75; $6 for 10; $57.50 per 100. 
stalks. They are adaptable to almost any location and will 
do equally well in full sun or partial shade. They grow on 
long stems, have ornamental grass-like foliage, and are 
also excellent cut flowers. They bloom about the same 
time as the Tall Bearded Irises. They are especially fine 
for landscape work and nothing is finer for bordering a 
pond or brook, provided they are kept just above the water 
line. 
PEGGY PERRY. One of the largest and most at¬ 
tractive of this group. The petals are somewhat 
ruffled and the flower has an airiness and grace 
that is most appealing. It is quite early. The 
flowers are of a uniform rich violet-blue, with a 
prominent white spot in the center of the lower 
petal, veined the color of the petal. The throat 
has rich golden brown veining. Each, $0.50; $4 
for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
PERIWINKLE. Without doubt the largest and 
finest dark variety in the Siberian section and 
when it is more plentiful, so that it can be sold 
at a moderate price, it will be a great acquisition. 
Of perfect form and unusually heavy substance. 
Darker than “Perry’s Blue,” with a beautifully 
marked throat. Height, 38 inches. Each, $1; 
$9 for 10. 
PERRY’S BLUE. This has been the most popular 
of all the Siberian Irises and it surely justifies its 
popularity as it is a very lovely Iris. The color 
is a beautiful shade of sky-blue, with slight white 
markings on the falls. It is considered by many 
authorities the finest of all Siberian Irises. Height, 
48 inches. Each, $0.50; $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
SKYLARK. In our judgment the finest of the 
light colored Siberian Irises. It is an exquisite 
flower of large size and good form. Each, $0.50; 
$4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
SNOW QUEEN. This is a very handsome snowy 
white flower, with rich yellow markings at the 
throat. It is large enough to be mistaken for a 
Japanese Iris and is very free flowering. The 
flower is of a firm, waxy texture. It is the best 
white and should be in every collection. Each, 
$0.50; $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
SUNNYBROOK. An exquisite shade of soft 
Alice-blue with a brighter blue midsection to the 
styles, nicely displayed by open but firmly held 
standards. Good form and substance. Height, 36 
inches. Each, $0.50; $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
WHITE DOVE. A pure white seedling of the 
well known Siberian Iris Emperor and it takes 
on the form, texture and shape of Emperor. A 
fine white Iris. Each, $1; $9 for 10. 
“Collection of one each of the preceding 14 
very fine varieties of Siberian Iris (Catalog value 
jk $10.75) for $9.” 
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